Dungeons & Dragons has recently retracted its controversial Open Game License (OGL), which caused an uproar among its fans and players. The OGL would have allowed third-party companies to create and sell products based on the Dungeons & Dragons franchise, which could have potentially taken away from its core market. The outcry was loud and clear, with the outcry even making the rounds of popular news outlets.
However, Dungeons & Dragons has since retracted the license and released a statement apologizing for the mistake. They claim that they had not intended to harm the community or devalue the game, and that the intent of the license was to expand the reach of Dungeons & Dragons.
Despite the retraction, the damage has already been done. The outcry has been heard, and it’s clear that many are not happy with the decision to include the OGL. Some players have accused the company of greed and of trying to make extra money from an already-profitable game, while others simply claim that the OGL was a massive mistake.
The fact is, the retraction may not be enough to stem the tide of negativity. There have already been lawsuits filed against the company, and it doesn’t seem as though the outcry will be quieting down anytime soon. The only thing that may help to quell the situation and repair the damage is for the company to make a genuine effort to reach out to their fans, and address their issues and concerns. Until then, it seems as though the damage has already been done.